High-protein pancakes with cottage cheese and blueberries

High-protein pancakes with cottage cheese and blueberries: a quick breakfast with eggs, oats, vanilla and maple syrup – moist and uncomplicated.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 20 min
• Calories: 330 kcal per serving
• Protein: 28 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 32 g

Ingredients

• 2 organic eggs
• 1 handful of wild blueberries
• 50 g porridge oats
• 200 g soft cottage cheese
• Coconut oil or butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• A little maple syrup
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · blender · spatula

1. Put the cottage cheese, eggs, oats, baking powder, salt and vanilla extract in a blender and blend into a smooth batter. Leave the batter to rest briefly so the oats can swell.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and brush it with a little coconut oil or butter. That way the pancakes cook evenly and come away more easily.
3. Add the batter to the pan in portions. Press the blueberries into the still-wet tops.
4. As soon as the edges firm up and small bubbles appear, carefully turn the pancakes. Cook the second side until golden.
5. Transfer the finished pancakes to a plate one by one. Lower the heat slightly if needed so they don't get too dark on the outside.
6. Serve with a little maple syrup. Top with a few fresh blueberries if you like.

Good to know

These pancakes are soft, moist and pleasantly uncomplicated. They're great on mornings when things need to be quick but you still want something proper on your plate.

Swaps

Cottage cheese → low-fat quark or skyr (more protein, creamier texture) Oats → buckwheat flakes (gluten-free, nuttier flavour) Maple syrup → mashed banana (natural sweetness, also provides fibre) Coconut oil or butter → ghee (can be heated to high temperatures, buttery flavour)

Allergens

Contains egg, milk and gluten (oats) unless the oats are labelled gluten-free. Usually good for children if the texture and sweetness suit them; in pregnancy, fine as long as the eggs are cooked right through and the dairy products are fresh.

Frequently asked questions

What's in cottage cheese, nutritionally?

Cottage cheese mainly provides protein as well as calcium, phosphorus and vitamin B12. The fat content varies considerably between products, so it's worth checking the label.

Are fresh and frozen blueberries very different in nutrients?

Both can be good. Frozen blueberries are often processed straight after harvesting, while fresh fruit scores with a firmer texture; the vitamin C and polyphenol content varies with the variety and storage anyway.

Why are oats a special ingredient for the batter?

Oats contain beta-glucans, a soluble type of fibre, as well as manganese and magnesium. In the batter, the oats also help bind it and give it a slightly more substantial texture.

Is vanilla extract just flavour, or is there more to it?

Vanilla extract is used mainly for its flavour. Real vanilla contains small amounts of other substances, but nutritionally the amount used here hardly matters.

Is maple syrup a better choice than honey?

Both sweeten mainly through sugar. Maple syrup contains small amounts of minerals such as manganese, and honey, depending on the type, slightly different plant compounds, but in a normal portion the difference is fairly small.